S2 E33 | OCR A Level Biology 2026 - Data-Driven Revision Priorities

If you are teaching OCR A level Biology and wondering where to focus revision for 2026, this episode breaks it down using nine years of past paper analysis. In this episode, I share exactly: • The topics that are consistently heavily assessed across Papers 1, 2 and 3 • What was significantly underassessed in 2025 • How those two datasets overlap and why that matters • The highest priority topics for each paper • How to approach synoptic revision effectively for Paper 3 • Why Module 2 foundations still matter, even when not explicitly tested The key message this year is clear: The topics that have historically driven exam performance are the same topics that were underrepresented in 2025. This gives you a very strong, data-driven direction for what to prioritise now. What to Focus on for 2026: Paper 1 priorities: • Transport in plants • Excretion • Neuronal and hormonal communication • Communication and homeostasis • Photosynthesis and respiration Paper 2 priorities: • Communicable diseases • Biological molecules • Manipulating genomes • Cloning and biotechnology • Biodiversity and evolution Paper 3 priorities: • Synoptic links across modules • Respiration and photosynthesis • Biodiversity • Communicable diseases Plus: • How to embed Module 2 foundations across all revision Links and Resources: A Level Biology 2026 Practice Papers (AQA and OCR): https://www.missestruch.co.uk/2026-A-Level-Biology-Practice-Papers  These papers are designed to be as close to the real exam as possible, with: • Realistic exam structure and question style • A strong balance of AO1, AO2 and AO3 • Mark schemes included • Optional video walkthroughs for full explanations If you found this helpful: Follow the podcast so you do not miss future episodes Share it with a colleague teaching OCR this year And explore the full dataset linked in the episode